Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Aims to Own 1% of Bitcoin’s Supply by 2027

Metaplanet, a leading Japanese investment company, has significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 1,009 BTC for approximately $112 million, pushing its total reserves to 20,000 BTC, making it the sixth-largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin globally [1]. This move comes as part of an ongoing strategy to position the company as a major player in the corporate Bitcoin space, aligning with the broader trend of institutional investors and corporations adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. The purchase was executed at an average price of around $111,068 per BTC, according to Metaplanet’s Monday disclosure [1].

This acquisition builds on the company’s aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy, which includes plans to raise $1.2 billion through an international share issuance, with nearly $835 million allocated for additional Bitcoin purchases [5]. The company has also expanded its "Bitcoin Income Business," a program that generates revenue by selling covered call options on its BTC holdings. The latest capital-raising efforts aim to fund both Bitcoin purchases and this income-generating initiative, which already contributes to the company’s profitability [5].

The scale of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin acquisitions has been rapid and consistent. Just less than three months prior, the company had accumulated 10,000 BTC, and it has since more than doubled that amount. This growth trajectory reflects the company’s ambitious “21 Million Plan,” under which it aims to hold over 210,000 BTC by 2027—representing more than 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply [1]. In June 2025, the company announced a separate $3.7 billion funding plan to further support its Bitcoin treasury, underscoring its long-term commitment to the asset [5].

The company’s transformation from a hotel and property management business to a Bitcoin-focused investment firm has been dramatic. Under CEO Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet has rebranded itself as a “Bitcoin treasury company,” with the majority of its financial activity now centered around Bitcoin acquisitions and value generation [5]. Its shares have also benefited from the strategy, with the company recently upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, leading to its inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index [5].

Metaplanet’s stock price has shown volatility in recent weeks, reflecting broader market sentiment toward Bitcoin and crypto-related equities. On Monday, shares fell 2.62% in Japan, according to Yahoo Finance, while the U.S.-listed shares closed the previous Friday up 0.83% at $6.11 [1]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has seen a slight decline, with the asset falling 1.53% over the past 24 hours, trading at $107,605 [1].

The company’s recent announcement has placed it at the forefront of the corporate Bitcoin space, joining a growing list of public companies that see Bitcoin as a strategic asset. With its expanding holdings and aggressive capital-raising initiatives, Metaplanet continues to position itself as a key player in the institutional Bitcoin market [5].

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[1] Metaplanet buys $112 million worth of bitcoin (https://www.theblock.co/post/368866/metaplanet-bitcoin-total-holdings-20000)

[2] Metaplanet Inc. Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 20000 (https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/metaplanet-inc-expands-bitcoin-holdings-to-20000)

[3] Bitcoin Treasury Companies (https://www.finder.com.au/share-trading/cryptocurrency-treasuries/bitcoin-treasuries)

[4] Metaplanet to Raise $1.2B, $835M for Bitcoin Buys (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-raise-1-2b-bitcoin-purchases)

[5] Metaplanet Eyes $837M Raise to Buy More Bitcoin After ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaplanet-eyes-837m-raise-buy-152209245.html)